explore the opportunities News and Information From Mount Prospect Public Library November/December 2017 MPPL’s 75th Anniversary Sèvres Delegation Visits Celebration Kicks Off r Mount Prospect hicle Sticke In 2018 the Mount Prospect Public Library turns 75! Ve A delegation from our Sister City, Sèvres, France, visited the Library on October 13. During the visit, lage of Mount Prospect l Our 75th anniversary will be a joyful celebration 2017-2018 Vi Library staff gave hands-on demonstrations of 3-D of the artistic, cultural, and technological developments © Erik Blome printing, zSpace, and STEAM Kits that are available happening at the Library, one that fully envelops the in Youth Services’ Discovery Zone. vibrant energy of our community. We invite you to The Village’s vehicle discover how our Library’s story reflects the amazing sticker features MPPL’s progress and transformation of Mount Prospect since Peace Sculpture. 1943. Watch for information on the events and other commemorations we are planning, including an art show and public art tours, a 75th Birthday-themed Trivia Night during National Library Week, a musical performance, and a party. “A Bridge Between Cultures” MPPL Dedicates New Bulgarian Language Collection Thanks to several generous Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene donations, the Library’s World Juracek reflected on how the Village Language Collection now includes was founded by German immigrants books written in Bulgarian. and how 43 percent of current Mount The Library was pleased recently to Prospect residents speak a language welcome Ivan Anchev, Consul General other than English at home. of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago, Executive Director Marilyn Genther Mount Prospect officials, and members remarked, “We are happy to offer this of the local Bulgarian community to new collection and thank resident Give the the dedication of this unique set of Daniela Valkanova for bringing this approximately 50 adult titles and about request to our attention. We hope Gift of Reading 20 youth titles. the new collection will encourage Give the Gift of Reading During the well-attended ceremony, individuals who currently do not have this holiday season by covered by Bulgarian television and Library cards to stop by and register for bringing new print media, Anchev praised the a card so they can benefit fully from unwrapped books collection as a “bridge” between the Library’s resources, programs, and for local children in Bulgaria and the United States, services.” need, age 6 and stressing the importance of books in The Bulgarian Cultural Center in younger. Donations the Bulgarian home. Chicago notes that there are at least of books in English What’s 50,000 people of Bulgarian descent and Spanish are living in the Chicagoland area, making greatly appreciated. it one of the largest Bulgarian ethnic Inside MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 TO communities in the world and the SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Adult Events .......................................2 largest in the United States. MPPL’s World Language Collection Books & Movies ................................ 4 reflects the wonderful diversity of the Library Life ........................................ 5 Mount Prospect community. The Adult World Language book collection at the The Library and South Branch are Senior Session .................................... 2 Main Library contains 8,200 books in closed: Thursday, November 23, South Branch ...............................7 & 8 15 languages: Spanish, Polish, Russian, Sunday, December 24, Technology & Training ................... 3 Korean, German, Chinese, French, Monday, December 25, and Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Urdu, Teen Space .......................................... 7 Monday, January 1. Vietnamese, Malayalam, and now, The South Branch is closed Youth Activities ................................. 6 Bulgarian. The Youth World Language Friday, November 24, collection of 7,600 books also includes Tuesday, December 26, and titles in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, The Library will be closed: Tuesday, January 2. Greek, Hmong, Persian, Punjabi, STAFF IN-SERVICE DAY The Library will close at 5 p.m. Ivan Anchev, Consul General of Swahili, Tibetan, Burmese, Inuktitut, Friday, November 3 the Republic of Bulgaria Tagalong, and Turkish. on Sunday, December 31. Adult Events (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 2 Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org, at the Library, or by calling 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR). Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect cardholders for programs with limited attendance. Please have your MPPL card when registering. The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. Fall Floral Design provide you with the instruction, Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. guidance, and materials for these Get ready for autumn by creating a projects using stamps and accessories. floral arrangement with help from Please bring a pair of scissors and a glue Paul Seils of Busse’s Flowers and Gifts. stick; all other supplies are included in This handmade combination of fresh the $10 nonrefundable material fee. For seasonal flowers and foliage will make participants 16 years and older. Space is a welcome addition to your home’s limited. Stop by the Registration Desk table or hearth. Please bring scissors to reserve your spot (online and phone and a small knife or pruner; all other registration are not available). Payment A World Gone Mad: World War I materials are included. There is a $15 is due at registration. (R) nonrefundable fee due at registration. Tuesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. Create a Holiday Historian Jim Gibbons will be your guide through one of the most Stop by the Library’s Registration catastrophic wars in our nation’s history, World War I, which started in Desk to reserve your spot (no phone or Centerpiece Tuesday, December 12, 1:30 p.m. 1914 and which our country entered in 1917. Gibbons will highlight significant online registrations.) Payment is due at registration. (R) Tuesday, December 19, 7 p.m. events that thrust the United States into this unwanted war, including the Create your own festive holiday assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand, the sinking of the luxury liner Lusitania, Pretty Packaging centerpiece complete with fragrant and the eventual rise of Adolf Hitler to supreme power leading into World War II. greenery, red berries, and a candle. See how new weapons for war—the airplane, the submarine, the aircraft carrier, Paper Crafting: 2017 Holiday Peggy Garvin will show you how and the tank—were invented to achieve absolute victory. Cosponsored with the and bring all the components you’ll Mount Prospect VFW Post 1337 and American Legion Post 525. This event is part of Edition need, including a container. Bring Tuesday, November 28, 7 p.m. Mount Prospect’s Centennial Celebration. (R) your own garden gloves and pruners/ Giving gifts with your distinct touches strong scissors. Space is limited to 25 is a loving and personal way to wrap Prospect High School MPPLF PRESENTS participants. A supply fee of $18 is due this holiday season. Don’t miss this Madrigals Holiday Holiday Harmonies at registration. Stop by the Registration special session of paper crafting where Concert Concert: The Desk to reserve your spot (online and you will create holiday bags and boxes Monday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. Arlingtones phone registration are not available). and make coordinating tags. Paper Prospect High School’s a cappella Tuesday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. Cosponsored by the Friends of the crafting instructor Tina Gary will singing group, the Madrigals, is a feast The Mount Prospect Public Library Library. (R) for both the eyes and ears. Wearing Foundation hosts a celebratory holiday traditional medieval costumes, concert featuring The Arlingtones, the group has performed holiday an a cappella barbershop chorus that Senior Session and chamber music at community will take you on a trip down memory gatherings for several years. Now they lane. This musical performance will return to the Library for a triumphant lift your spirits as you recall holidays of holiday show. (R) yesteryear. (R) Tuesday, Tuesday, November 21, 1:30 p.m. December 19 3 p.m. A home that is physically safe and free of fire hazards is important to Heather everyone. In this Senior Session, Cory Braoudakis Saturday, December 9 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. will cheer you up during this cold Put your problem-solving skills to the test! Work with a team J. Pikora, Fire and Life Safety Educator/ Investigator with the Mount Prospect season with songs that will warm your to solve a series of puzzles and break out of the MPPL Escape heart. This Senior Session will help Room before time runs out! There will be a limited number of Fire Department, will talk about the many ways residents can improve their you welcome winter with songs such as participants in each room slot. Adult patrons (18+) can sign up for “Let it Snow,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “June one-hour slots. (R) homes to increase their safety. He will especially focus on fall prevention as in January,” and “I’ve Got My Love to falls can lead to great physical distress, Keep Me Warm.” (R) especially for older people. (R) (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 3 SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS FILM SERIES Technology and Training Startup Double Feature! Please pick up a Technology Class flyer or calendar for program descriptions. Unless otherwise specified, all classes are hands-on sessions using PCs and held in the Monday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. Computer Training Room (C) with a limit of 13 participants per class. Classes begin It’s a return screening for two great promptly. Open seats will be available as early as 5 minutes before class starts. documentaries: Capital C, featuring examples of crowdfunding success, and The Startup Kids, a film about young entrepreneur-led tech startups. If you missed these movies last year, here’s a second chance to see them! (R) This program is brought to you by the Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative.